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Winston-Salem vs Greensboro
Winston-Salem and Greensboro
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Greensboro are above the US rate in this release, 9.2 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Winston-Salem to Greensboro
In 2022-2023, 3,004 households filed a move from Winston-Salem to Greensboro (about 5,264 people, average adjusted gross income $51,136). 3,447 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,047 in Winston-Salem and $1,042 in Greensboro. Winston-Salem has a state tax on wages. Greensboro has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Greensboro is 86% of the national level for the same work, against 89% in Winston-Salem.
Greensboro averages 219 sunny days, with July highs around 89°F and January nights around 36°F. Winston-Salem is 221 sunny days, 90°F in July, 35°F in January. Commutes average 23 minutes in Greensboro and 24 in Winston-Salem.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 3,004 households moved Winston-Salem → Greensboro (about 5,264 people, average AGI $51,136). 3,447 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Winston-Salem and Greensboro changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 37 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,550–$2,900
- Container or pod
- $1,050–$1,950
- Rent a truck
- $350–$650
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Questions
Is Greensboro cheaper than Winston-Salem after tax and rent?
Yes. Greensboro leaves about $15 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,047 in Winston-Salem and $1,042 in Greensboro.
Does Greensboro have state income tax?
Greensboro is in North Carolina, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Winston-Salem to Greensboro?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.